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Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Add all cheeses and 1 tablespoon oil; process until blended. Transfer to small bowl; season with salt and generous amount of pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices in single layer on large rimmed baking sheet; brush slices with oil. Bake until golden at edges, about 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Place bowl with cheese spread in center of platter. Surround with toasts.

Sweet smoked Spanish paprika (sometimes labeled Pimentón Dulce or Pimentón de La Vera Dulce) and hot smoked Spanish paprika (sometimes labeled Pimentón Picante or Pimentón de La Vera Picante) are available at specialty foods stores and from tienda.com. Sweet smoked paprika (labeled "smoked paprika") can be found at some supermarkets.

Recent Reviews

I made the roasted red pepper version of this recipe minus the capers. I made it the day before, and did not think it was overly garlicky.
The texture was really nice, but the flavor was unimpressive. Not bad, but not noticeable. I may try making it again sticking closer to the main recipe.

Peruru from Pittsburgh, Pa /

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I made this a day in advance. The next day the garlic was almost overwhelming. I took it to a family gathering and brought home nearly as much as I took.

A Cook from Winston-Salem, NC /

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SOme thought this was really good. I found it not so good. It really was muddled with respect to flavors; nothing stood out.

A Cook from boulder, colorado /

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This was one of the most disappointing appetizers I have ever made. For all the preparation and ingredients it ended up tasting and looking like a taco dip with a few chunky bits. The texture and colour made it wholly unappetising.

eindhoven30 from toronto /

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This spread is wonderful. The flavors are deep and
smoky, rich and unusual. I made the recipe
exactly as written and would recommend it to
others without reservation. I think you could serve
it with crudites as well as with baguette toasts.